Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of February 2024

Commission File Number: 1-32754

BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2800, 520 – 3rd AVENUE S.W.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

T2P 0R3

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


Form 20-F o			Form 40-F x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted

by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted

by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Yes o			No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.			Document
99.1			Notice of Meeting and Record Date

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


						BAYTEX ENERGY CORP.

						/s/ James Maclean
						Name:			James R. Maclean
						Title:			Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Dated: February 29, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

February 29, 2024

Filed via SEDAR+

To: All Applicable Exchanges and Securities Administrators

Subject: Baytex Energy Corp. (the “Issuer”)

Notice of Meeting and Record Date

Dear Sir/Madam:

We are pleased to confirm the following information with respect to the Issuer's upcoming meeting of securityholders:


Meeting Type:			Annual Meeting
Meeting Date:			May 9, 2024
Record Date for Notice of Meeting:			March 25, 2024
Record Date for Voting (if applicable):			March 25, 2024
Beneficial Ownership Determination Date:			March 25, 2024
Class of Securities Entitled to Vote:			Common Shares
ISIN:			CA07317Q1054
Issuer sending proxy materials directly to NOBOs:			No
Issuer paying for delivery to OBOs:			Yes
Notice and Access for Beneficial Holders:			Yes
Notice and Access for Registered Holders:			Yes